Attorney I

St. Louis County, Missouri; Clayton (MO); Hybrid; USD 63,648 - 77,792; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Hybrid work model

Job summary

St. Louis County is seeking an Attorney I to join the County Counselor’s Office. The role handles Municipal Court dockets, expungement and other hearings, and may involve litigation, contract drafting and legal research.

The position offers a competitive starting salary and a robust benefits package, with a hybrid work model. Night dockets are required about twice a week in North and South County. Missouri Bar licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Current licensure as an attorney by the Missouri Bar.

Responsibilities

• Prosecutes ordinance violations.
• Provides legal advice, guidance and opinions to County employees, officials and boards/commissions to ensure compliance with laws.
• May perform legal work related to administrative, transactional, litigation, legislative and other matters handled by the County Counselor’s Office.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Description

Make a Difference in Your Community

St. Louis County Counselor's office seeks an Attorney I to join their team. This position is responsible for Municipal Court dockets and may require working night dockets approximately twice a week. The St. Louis County Municipal Courts’ evening dockets are located in North and South County. Attorney I employees also handle expungement dockets, involuntary commitment hearings, administrative hearings and SORA matters. Other duties may include litigation, contract drafting and review, legal research and writing, advising employees, officials, and boards/commissions throughout the County and other miscellaneous duties.

Why Work with Us?

• Competitive Average Salary: Typical starting salary is $70,720.00 annually, based on your qualifications
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a robust benefits package and generous Paid Time Off (PTO). Learn more about St. Louis County benefits: Saint Louis County Employee Benefits
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: We participate in this program to support your financial future. Learn more about the program: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid
• Flexible Work Environment: Benefit from a hybrid work model that supports your work-life design

Examples of Duties

• Prosecutes ordinance violations
• Provides legal advice, guidance and opinions to County employees, officials and boards/commission to ensure compliance and adherence to laws
• May perform legal work related to administrative, transactional, litigation, legislative and other matters handled by the County Counselor’s Office

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and current licensure as an attorney by the Missouri Bar Association.

Individuals who are sitting for the July 2026 Missouri Bar examination may apply; however, such applicants are not eligible for hire unless and until they are fully licensed attorneys, sworn in to practice law, in Missouri. Such individuals may be made conditional offers of employment subject to rescindment in the County’s sole discretion.

Additional Information

A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.

The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job-related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.

The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.

All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at [phone] for more information on this policy.

St. Louis County

Division of Personnel, 7th Floor

Clayton, MO63105

[phone]

Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Fax: [phone]

www.stlouiscountymo.gov